Remote Mount High-Power Radio Installation - Motorola Spectra Installation Manual

Remote Mount High-
Power Radio
Installation
DO NOT allow water to stand in recessed areas of vertically
mounted radios. Remove any moisture immediately to
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prevent it from seeping down into the radio.
C a u t i o n
For radios equipped with optional remote mount control heads, see
Figure 5. For radios equipped with remote handheld control heads, see
Figure 7. Choose a mounting location for the radio, considering
accessibility, and control and antenna cable lengths.
NOTE: For optimum performance, orient the mounting trunnion
as shown in Figures 5 and 7. Also, if an optional locking
kit is used, position the lock bottom housing on the
trunnion before installing the radio mounting screws.
Then slip the top lock housing on and remove the key.
You can install the lock on either side of the radio.
Use the radio's mounting trunnion as a template to mark the mounting hole
locations. Use the self-drilling screws provided to fasten the trunnion.
Install the radio and fasten it to the trunnion with the wing screws provided.
DO NOT mount the radio on a plastic dashboard without first
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reinforcing the dashboard; the weight of the radio may crack
or break the dashboard.
C a u t i o n
DO NOT mount the radio on a flat or concave surface where
the radio could be partially submersed in water. This is
especially important if the cab area of the vehicle is cleaned
by spraying with water. If the radio sits in water for a length
of time, moisture will seep inside the radio and damage the
electronic components.
DO NOT allow water to stand in recessed areas of vertically
mounted radios. Remove any moisture immediately to
prevent it from seeping down into the radio.
Choose a mounting location for the radio, considering accessibility, and
control and antenna cable lengths. With the radio appropriately located,
use the radio mounting tray as a template to mark the mounting hole
locations.
NOTE: For optimum performance, orient the mounting tray and
radio as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
Use the self-drilling screws provided to fasten the mounting tray. Install the
radio and fasten it to the tray by aligning the radio to the tray with the
handle to the front (see Figures 2 and 3). Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise to release the handle. Apply a downward force at the front
sides of the radio while sliding the radio back into the tray.
When the radio is in place, it can be locked into position by lifting the
handle into the upright position. The lock should "click" when the handle is
caught by the lock. Ensure proper locking engagement by attempting to lift
the radio out of position.
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